Relief Dental Assistant
About The Position
With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, this on-call/relief position provides assistance to dentists, hygienists, denturists, or other providers in delivering dental care and service to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. The role involves performing all dental procedures permitted consistent with applicable state laws and regulations. This is a flexible position with no guaranteed hours, where team members are contacted as staffing needs arise and have the option to accept or decline available shifts. The position may require travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements
- In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire
- Sealant certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program
- EFDA certification
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort.
- Work under the supervision of a dentist to perform four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the state's dental practice act.
- Counsel patients on post-operative care and general oral health, demonstrating an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
- Take and develop dental radiographs.
- Inquire about patient medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
- Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
- Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
- Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, adhering strictly to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy, including N95 respirators as required.
- Travel to other Willamette Dental locations as needed based on business requirements.
- Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- life insurance
- voluntary disability insurance
- commuter benefits
- two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
- employee assistance program
- 120 PTO hours per employment year
- seven paid holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
